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BSN to DNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The program takes an innovative, technology-enriched approach that develops nursing experts that base decisions on the best evidence available, providing patient-centered care. BSN to DNP, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program encompasses a breadth of services to children from infants through adolescence. It prepares students to practice primarily in acute care environments such as intensive care units, emergency departments and trauma centers however practice is not limited to in-hospital settings.

The acute care focus of this program of study is different than a primary care PNP focus and allows the graduate to be eligible for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) national certification examination, specifically for the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Core concepts include emphasis on embryology, genetics, pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment, developmental, cultural, and family care. Additional advanced skills are taught through a variety or simulated and clinical environments required for competence in a critical care environment. In addition to Pediatric Acute Care alternative emphasis areas include:

Modality

The program is delivered using a blend of 3 - 5 day immersion sessions at the Irvine campus; internships/clinical practice in hospitals, clinics and health centers; and online lectures, demonstrations and exercises.

program is delivered using a blend of:

Nine, 4 day immersion sessions at the Irvine campus

Internships/clinical practice in hospitals, clinics and health centers near your home or work

And online lectures, demonstrations and exercises.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Scientific Underpinnings for Practice: Integrate nursing science with knowledge from biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, ethics, and organizational sciences as the basis for advanced practice nursing and new approaches to care delivery.

Organizational and Systems Leadership: Create environments that support quality improvement across systems.

Apply To: Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice Specialties

Option 3: RN with Master of Science Degree in Nursing who is not an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, seeking Doctoral degree and move into Advanced Practice in one of our five specialties.

Apply To: Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice

Option 4: RN with Master of Science Degree in Nursing who is a Certified Nurse Practioner, seeking one of our five specialties.

Apply To: Post Masters to Doctor of Nursing Practice

The following is only required for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or a National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) accredited program. Applicants who have a Bachelors in something else and have completed either a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing, or the equivalent of the BSN in the first year of a Master Entry Nursing Program, passed the NCLEX and are licensed, may be considered for admission.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Analytical Writing Score (minimum score of 4.0) from the General Test.

Unencumbered RN license from the state where you plan to do your clinical hours, or date for NCLEX scheduled before classes start. NCLEX must be passed for enrollment with application for license pending. The NCLEX must be passed by the end of the first session of enrollment to continue in the program.